Front Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement

Remove the console panel (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and disconnect the 6P connector (C528) (A).

Fig 1: Identifying 6P Connector (C528)
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Inspect the connector terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
- If the terminals are bent, loose, or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
- If the terminals look OK, go to step 3.
Turn the ignition switch to ACC (I), and measure the voltage between terminal No. 4 and body ground. There should be battery voltage.
- If there is battery voltage, go to step 4.
- If there is no battery voltage, check for:
  - Blown No. 9 (20 A) or No. 32 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
  - Faulty accessory power socket relay.
  - An open in the WHT wire. -Poor ground (G601).
Check for continuity between terminal No. 3 and body ground. There should be continuity.
- If there is continuity, go to step 5.
- If there is no continuity, check for:
  - An open in the BLK wire.
  - Poor ground (G 503).
Remove the cover (A) and disconnect the 2P connector (B) from the front accessory power socket.

Fig 2: Identifying Cover And 2P Connector Of Front Accessory Power Socket
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Check for continuity between the accessory power socket subharness 6P connector (C528) terminal No. 4 and the accessory power socket 2P connector terminal No. 1, and the 6P connector (C528) terminal No. 3 and the accessory power socket 2P connector terminal No. 2. If the harness is OK, go to step 7.
Replace the front accessory power socket (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Front Accessory Power Socket
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Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.